Each set of ski equipment is considered one piece of checked baggage. The weight of one set of ski equipment shall not exceed 23kg.

Each set of ski equipment may include only the following items (in any combination):

one snowboard, one pair of ski poles, one pair of ski boots.

one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, one pair of ski boots.

Transportation requirements

The skiing equipment must be packed into a ski bag in order to prevent damage to other baggage. The ski bag shall not contain any other items in excess of the above mentioned.
If ski boots cannot fit into a ski bag, they can be packed separately into a cover/bag for ski boots, and they will still be considered as part of this set.

The transportation of each set of ski and other sporting equipment in excess of established free checked baggage allowance together with other checked baggage in respective service class, shall be charged in accordance with UIA regulations.

Diving equipment must be packed appropriately to safeguard against damage.
Air cylinders (scuba tanks) must be empty and the valve should be open or removed.
Scuba diving equipment may be transported both in hand baggage and in checked baggage provided the heat producing component or the battery is packed separately to prevent activation during the flight.
The battery that has been removed must be protected against short circuiting.

Surfing equipment must be packed appropriately in a bag or a case to prevent damage to other loads. UIA will accept surfing equipment as long as the surfboard meets the dimensions and weight restrictions:

size up to: 300cm (118 inches);

weight per set up to: 32kg (70 lb).

Each surfing set that exceeds the maximum size and weight restrictions shall be carried as cargo.

UIA will accept on board its flights as checked baggage only in the aircraft hold small arms (combat, sporting or hunting), as well as ammunition of class 1,4S (UN0012 or UN0014) that are not considered to be dangerous goods.

Explosive and incendiary projectiles (bullets and shells) are totally prohibited for carriage by air.
Ammunition with gross weight over 5kg (including the case) per passenger and firearms ammunition with calibre over 19,1mm shall only be accepted for carriage as cargo.

Transportation conditions

Prohibited for carriage as hand baggage.

All firearms are transported unloaded and dismantled (if possible), packed in appropriate carriage cases, boxes or special metal containers, equipped with secure locks, inside an aircraft holds, which are inaccessible to passengers and crew throughout the flight.

UIA accept vaulting poles for carriage on its flights as checked baggage, provided each set does not exceed the weight limits of 23 kg, including the packaging.

Each set weighing over 23 kg including the packaging must be transported as cargo.

The transportation of vaulting poles must be agreed with UIA in advance. Passengers must inform UIA no later than 72 hours before scheduled flight's departure about their intent to transport vaulting poles, specify the poles' weight and length including the packaging.

hockey sticks (multiple sticks not in a bag/box must be taped/attached together);

skates;

pucks;

gloves, pads;

bag/box.

Camping equipment:

one sleeping bag or bedroll;

one rucksack/knapsack/back pack or

tent sack etc.

Skateboard etc.

Transportation conditions

There is no limit to the number of items in one set of other sporting equipment types as long as it doesn’t exceed your free baggage allowance.

Any type of other sporting equipment must be packed appropriately to prevent damage of other baggage.

For information on free baggage allowance, always see your ticket.

Each set of sporting equipment is considered part of your baggage allowance which together with other pieces of passenger's baggage should not exceed the established free checked baggage allowance in a given cabin class. Each piece/set of sporting equipment is considered one piece of checked baggage, and its weight may not exceed 23kg in any cabin class. Excess baggage charges established by UIA will apply to excess baggage (number of pieces and/or weight over 23kg up to 32kg).

EXCEPTION.

From 1st March 2018 to 31st March 2019, UIA allows the carriage of one set of surfing equipment per passenger free of charge provided:1.The passenger is travelling en route Tel Aviv – Colombo – Tel Aviv (with the first departure point form Tel Aviv).2.The surfing equipment set must be packed into an appropriate bag.3.The surfing board is no longer than 300 cm (118 inch) and is no heavier than 23 kg regardless of class of service.

IMPORTANT!1.The weight of each set in excess of 23 kg up to 32 kg must be paid in accordance with the UIA established tariffs for excess checked baggage.2.In case the dimensions of surfing equipment set exceeds the 300 cm in length and/or the weight 32 kg, such surfing equipment is considered bulky sporting equipment and must be transported as cargo.

Planning to carry sporting equipment or other pieces of checked baggage in excess of your free baggage allowance? Pay an extra baggage charge no later than 24 hours before your flight's scheduled departure and save.

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